Sch53
SCH 53 CHAMPION EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
TASK 1
There are many definitions and interpretations of equality and diversity. Equality is based on the legal obligation to comply with anti-discrimination legislation. Equality protects people from being discriminated against on the grounds of group membership i.e. sex, race disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or age.
Diversity for the workforce is about valuing and reaping the benefits of a varied workforce that makes the best of people’s talents whatever their backgrounds. Diversity encompasses visible and non-visible individual differences. It can be seen in the makeup of your workforce in terms of e.g. gender, ethnic minorities, disabled people, sexual orientation, age, religion, belief etc. It’s about where those people are in terms of management positions, job opportunities, terms and conditions in the workplace. It is about respecting the many and varied individual differences that together constitute the strength of your workforce and how this enables you to best deliver quality services that are of most relevance. Through this you draw on the widest possible pool of talent and positively motivate your workforce to achieve their potential and best meet the needs of your service users.
Inclusive working is built on promoting equal opportunities and therefore ant discriminatory practice. It means working flexibly, operating structures and systems that take into account what each individual can offer and what each individual needs. Inclusion involves a focus on ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to be engaged and involved in mainstream community life. Professionals need to be aware of and work to overcome any barriers to inclusion, because promoting inclusion and combating discrimination will:
• Enhance service users' satisfaction and better meet their needs
• Increase the confidence of local and diverse communities
• Create a safe and inclusive environment for all
•
TASK 1
There are many definitions and interpretations of equality and diversity. Equality is based on the legal obligation to comply with anti-discrimination legislation. Equality protects people from being discriminated against on the grounds of group membership i.e. sex, race disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or age.
Diversity for the workforce is about valuing and reaping the benefits of a varied workforce that makes the best of people’s talents whatever their backgrounds. Diversity encompasses visible and non-visible individual differences. It can be seen in the makeup of your workforce in terms of e.g. gender, ethnic minorities, disabled people, sexual orientation, age, religion, belief etc. It’s about where those people are in terms of management positions, job opportunities, terms and conditions in the workplace. It is about respecting the many and varied individual differences that together constitute the strength of your workforce and how this enables you to best deliver quality services that are of most relevance. Through this you draw on the widest possible pool of talent and positively motivate your workforce to achieve their potential and best meet the needs of your service users.
Inclusive working is built on promoting equal opportunities and therefore ant discriminatory practice. It means working flexibly, operating structures and systems that take into account what each individual can offer and what each individual needs. Inclusion involves a focus on ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to be engaged and involved in mainstream community life. Professionals need to be aware of and work to overcome any barriers to inclusion, because promoting inclusion and combating discrimination will:
• Enhance service users' satisfaction and better meet their needs
• Increase the confidence of local and diverse communities
• Create a safe and inclusive environment for all
•